Public Institution
South Carolina State University
South Carolina State University is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. As a historically black land-grant university, SC State provides a unique educational environment. The university is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Programs
6
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$29,068
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
38/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$11,060
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $21,750/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. South Carolina State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 68% of students receive Pell Grants; 66% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $17,089 | $68,356 |
| $30K – $48K | $17,509 | $70,036 |
| $48K – $75K | $19,611 | $78,444 |
| $75K – $110K | $24,555 | $98,220 |
| $110K+ | $25,130 | $100,520 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $11,060 | $44,240 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at South Carolina State University
6 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Information Sciences
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55
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$30,082/yr | Very High | 16.1x |
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Criminal Justice
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47
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$32,576/yr | Moderate | 9.4x |
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Business Administration
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40
|
$25,518/yr | High | 8.9x |
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Subject-Area Teaching
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38
|
$30,676/yr | High | 8.2x |
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Biology
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26
|
$25,938/yr | High | 7.8x |
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Family & Consumer Sciences
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24
|
$29,618/yr | High | 7.1x |
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